Deputy Manager

Eden Social Care; Carlow; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Incremental salary scale

Enhanced maternity and paternity

Birthday leave

Staff wellness days

Ongoing training and professional dev

Career progression opportunities

Supportive senior management team

Shape and develop our service

Job summary

Eden Social Care is seeking a Deputy Manager for its Co. Carlow children's residential service. This leadership role steers a dedicated care team and shapes a safe, therapeutic environment for young people, under the supervision of the Service Manager.

We value trauma-informed, child-centered practice, with a focus on recruitment, staff development and HIQA standards. A Level 7 Social Care qualification and CORU registration are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 7 qualification in Social Care or a relevant qualification that meets CORU requirements for Social Care Worker registration.
• CORU registration or evidence that your registration application is being processed.
• At least 3 years' experience working directly with children and young people at Social Care Worker level.
• Experience supporting young people with complex or challenging behaviours.
• Experience working within a trauma-informed environment; crisis intervention experience is desirable.
• Strong communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of HIQA National Standards for Children’s Residential Centres.
• A full, clean manual driving licence valid in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Support the Service Manager in the day-to-day running of the service.
• Lead, motivate and develop a dedicated care team.
• Promote a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment for young people.
• Support trauma-informed and child-centred practice.
• Assist with recruitment, supervision, training and staff development.
• Support compliance with HIQA standards, legislation and organisational policies.
• Contribute to audits, quality improvement and service development.
• Support effective staffing, resources and budgets.
• Participate in the senior management on-call rota.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Driving licence

Education

Level 7 qualification in Social Care

Tools

Driving licence (Ireland)

Job description

Deputy Manager – Children’s Residential Services

Co. Carlow | €45,000 – €50,000 DOE | Full-Time | Permanent | Flexibility required

Ready to take the next step in your Social Care career?

At Eden Social Care, we believe great care starts with great people.

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Deputy Manager to join our growing team Co. Carlow.

This is an opportunity to step into a leadership role, develop your career and make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people.

You’ll work closely with the Service Manager to lead a dedicated team and create a safe, stable and therapeutic environment where young people can thrive.

Why Eden Social Care?

• €45,000 – €50,000 salary, depending on experience

• Incremental salary scale

• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

• Birthday leave

• Staff wellness days

• Ongoing training and professional development

• Genuine career progression opportunities

• Supportive senior management team

• Opportunity to help shape and develop our service

• On-site parking

What You'll Do

As Deputy Manager, you will:

• Support the Service Manager in the day-to-day running of the service.

• Lead, motivate and develop a dedicated care team.

• Promote a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment for young people.

• Support trauma-informed and child-centred practice.

• Assist with recruitment, supervision, training and staff development.

• Support compliance with HIQA standards, legislation and organisational policies.

• Contribute to audits, quality improvement and service development.

• Support effective staffing, resources and budgets.

• Participate in the senior management on-call rota.

What We're Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is compassionate, resilient and ready to lead.

You will have:

• A minimum Level 7 qualification in Social Care or a relevant qualification that meets CORU requirements for Social Care Worker registration.

• CORU registration or evidence that your registration application is being processed.

• At least 3 years' experience working directly with children and young people at Social Care Worker level.

• Experience supporting young people with complex or challenging behaviours.

• Experience working within a trauma-informed environment; crisis intervention experience is desirable.

• Strong communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.

• Knowledge of HIQA National Standards for Children’s Residential Centres.

• A full, clean manual driving licence valid in Ireland.

Equivalent relevant qualifications may be considered, including Psychology, Youth and Community Work, Social Sciences, Family Support, Disability Studies, Counselling/Psychotherapy, Nursing and other relevant disciplines.

Your Next Step

This isn't just another management position.

It's an opportunity to lead with purpose, develop your career and help shape the future of a growing children's residential service.

If you're ready to make a difference and take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Eden Social Care.

Lead with Purpose. Shape Futures. Grow with Eden.